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LW03 UBK

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,285 mi
Last recorded64,285 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 UBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 64,285 miles

n/s front suspension leg damp

Fail 30 Nov 2011 64,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s front suspension leg damp

Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 46,568 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 46,568 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level low

Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,385 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,817 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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LW03 UBK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW03 UBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LW03 UBK registered?

LW03 UBK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LW03 UBK safe to buy?

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